Logo of Russell's Blueberry Farm & Nursery featuring vibrant blueberries and green leaves on a blue background, highlighting the farm's focus on fresh blueberries and nursery plants.
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Logo of Russell's Blueberry Farm & Nursery featuring vibrant blueberries and green leaves on a blue background, highlighting the farm's focus on fresh blueberries and nursery plants.
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About Us

Our Journey

In 1988, Carl and Emily Russell purchased the property and started their business. In 2019, their daughter Laura and her husband Christopher returned to the farm after both serving careers in the U.S. Army. They are pleased to keep the farm in the family, grow some roots (literally), and continue serving the community that has supported their family for so many years. In addition to supporting her parents with the farm, Chris and Laura's military experience, specifically overseas in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced for them the importance of food security and resilient food and farming systems.

In 2024, to improve her education on sustainable farming, Laura received a diploma in Horticulture & Organic Fruit Management from Michigan State University. While continuing to provide locally sourced healthy food to the community, Laura is now passionate about educating and supporting others on these important issues.

Two U.S. Army soldiers smiling together in military uniforms, sitting in a casual setting, showcasing camaraderie and friendship.
Toddler reaching for ripe blueberries on a bush, surrounded by green leaves, in a natural outdoor setting.
Young man sitting on a blue Ford tractor in a rural setting, with a trailer loaded with branches behind him, under a clear blue sky and bare trees in the background.
Woman holding pruning shears in a berry field during winter, wearing a warm hat and jacket, with rows of bare bushes in the background.
Two children happily picking blueberries in a lush berry field, one holding a bucket and the other showing off freshly picked blueberries in their hands.
Two people smiling for a selfie in a snowy outdoor setting, wearing winter clothing and protective eyewear. The background features a blue sky with clouds and hints of trees.
A couple enjoying a sunny day at a blueberry farm, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage and berry bushes in shades of red and green.
Elderly couple standing among vibrant flowers in a lush garden, with a green shed and sunflowers in the background, showcasing a joyful day of gardening.
Man smiling while sitting on a blue tractor, wearing a tan jacket with an American flag patch and a cap, surrounded by autumn foliage. The tractor's dashboard is visible, showcasing controls and instruments.
Woman smiling in a blueberry packing facility surrounded by containers filled with fresh blueberries, with tools and supplies for packaging in the background.
Man in a blue shirt and a wide-brimmed hat stands near a blueberry bush, holding a coffee cup and enjoying the sunny day outdoors.
Woman in a cap smiling for a selfie in a field lined with pruned bushes and cut branches, under a partly cloudy sky.
Man relaxing on a patio couch with a corgi dog, surrounded by potted flowers and outdoor furniture, in a scenic garden setting.
Young man standing at a table with fresh blueberries at Russell's Blueberry Farm booth, featuring a large sign displaying the farm's name and location in Freeland, MI. The setup includes various containers of blueberries and other products, with a sunny outdoor setting and people in the background.